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Around 100 people participated in the 15th annual multiple myeloma march Sunday morning at John Abbott college in the West Island. Multiple myeloma remains relatively unknown but 11 Canadians are diagnosed with the disease every day, making it the second most common blood cancer. “The chances that I was going …
Read More »Calgary boy’s brave battle with brain cancer – Calgary
After several scary months, Easton Beatch is back doing what he loves most with one of his best friends — kicking around a soccer ball, laughing and dramatically throwing themselves to the ground. “Scoring goals and running,” Beatch said when asked about his favourite part of soccer. “I like to …
Read More »Regina residents round up $25K in donations Terry Fox Walk – Regina
By Moosa Imran Global News Posted September 17, 2023 8:22 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size While some chose to walk, others ran and some brought four-legged friends for company, Regina residents ran a four kilometre marathon on Sept.17, around Wascana Lake to fundraise for cancer research. …
Read More »Data overhaul needed for cancer patients in Canada: advocacy groups – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 18, 2023 8:37 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two groups are calling for better data collection, including on race, ethnicity and end-of-life care, to help improve cancer outcomes across the country. The Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Partnership …
Read More »Former Olympian inspires Winnipeg cancer survivors in Dragon Boat coaching session – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kamini Jain, who was on Canada’s Olympic Sprint Kayak team in 2000 and 2004, stopped in on Winnipeg’s Chemo Savvy Dragon Boat Team on Saturday for a special coaching session. The team is made up entirely of breast cancer survivors. Jain coached …
Read More »Riders don formal attire for charity motorcycle ride that “breaks stereotypes” – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg motorcycle enthusiasts donned their Sunday best and took to the streets today, riding through Winnipeg for a good cause. The Winnipeg edition of the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) attracted over 50 stylish riders. The event, which started in Sydney, Australia …
Read More »West Island Cancer Wellness Centre holds 2nd annual ‘Challenge of the Brave’ – Montreal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC) held its second annual ‘Challenge of the Brave’ fundraising event Saturday afternoon. The event is based on the popular reality adventure show the Amazing Race, but with a few twists. Twenty teams competed in 10 …
Read More »Ontario expanding firefighter cancer coverage for WSIB claims
TORONTO — Ontario is expanding workplace coverage of cancers for firefighters. Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton says pancreatic and thyroid cancers in firefighters will now be presumed to be work related. He says this will allow firefighters to speed up their Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims. McNaughton says the …
Read More »Cancer care in Manitoba improving but still more work to do: Experts – Winnipeg
Cancer care in Manitoba has been improving but advocates in the field say there’s still more work to do. Currently, nearly 7,000 Manitobans are diagnosed with cancer every year and according to experts that number is expected to grow to 10,000 by 2030 as the province navigates an aging and …
Read More »‘I just need a chance to live again’: Jamaican migrant worker with cancer begs to stay in N.S.
A seasonal farm worker from Jamaica is fighting to stay in Nova Scotia for cancer treatment, saying it would be a death sentence for her to go home. Kerian Burnett, 42, was hired by a Colchester County farm through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) in April. She picked strawberries …
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